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Los Angeles daily herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1884-1890, 1887-11-17
THE FREIGHT BLOCKADE.
A Meeting to be Held at the Board
of Trade Rooms.

A Meeting to be Held at the Board
| of Trade Rooms.
This evening there will be a join
meeting of citizens and the members
of the Board of Trade at the rooms Of
the latter to take action in the regard
| to the present blockade of freight on
the A. 7. & S. F. r. r. In relation
to this matter the following letters
have been received by the President
and Secretary of the Board of Trade.
Los ANGELES, Nov. Is. 1887.
Mr.. E. Germain, President Los Ange-
les Board of Trade:
SIR-We, the undersigned mer-
chants, having much of our freight
blockaded, on the Santa Fe Route, re-
quest that you call meeting of the
BoarI of Trade to take some immedi-
ate action in the matter. 1t is abso-
lutely necessary that action be taken
by some one to force this road to bring
in the freight they have tied up in
transit on their road, and urgently re-
quest you to render us some assistance
E. E. CRANDALL & Co.
BRowN-FosTER HARDWARE Co.
w. w. MONTAGUE & Co.,
per G. H. DUNToN.
BALDWIN CARRIAGE Co.
M. A. NEWARK & Co.
S. LUTrwIELER.
SCHopER, JOHNSON & Co.
HAYDEN, LEWIS q Co.
N. MATHEWS.
HELLMAN, HAss & Co.
Los ANGELES, November Is, 1887.
4. NJ. Laurence. Esq, Secretary Of
the Board Of Trade; City.
DEAR SIR Enclosed find petit
ton from the merchants of this city
which will explain itself. Please cal
a meeting of the members of the
Board of Trade for Thursday evening,
November 18th, at O'Clock P. NJ, and
oblige, Yours, very truly,
EUGENE GERMAN,
President.
The Press., 1887-03-10

Atlanta Constitution One day when Johnston's army was in Mississippi the soldiers noticed very meek looking COW tied to tree right in the middle of the camps. They Thought nothing unusual was the matter, however. That night 30,000 men "turned in" and wentto sleep, little dreaming that the old COW was going to disturb anybody. About midnight some practical iokers tied a brushy limb to the cows tail and gave her staIt in life. She did not disappoint the expecta- tions of her friends, but made a wild dash through the darkness, trampling over the sleeping soldiers and dragging the brush over their prostrate forms. The howls and yells that followed in her wake added to her terror, and faster and faster she went until she had run over the biggest part of Johnston's army. To add to the cofusion, .nopody knew exactly what was the matter. The only thing anybody did know was that wide streak of profanity was run ming through camp zigzae fashion, but only the practical iokers could guess the causa. Next day there was big demand for sticking plaster. p.risfiaF pd H.
The Press., 1887-03-10
Volume g. Number sl.
A PRECAUTIONARY RELIC.

Lying on the desk of the secretary oi the State Historical society, yesterday twas rare old revolutionary relic consisting oi a powder horn used in the war for Ameri- can independence. The letter accompany ing it from the donor, Hon. A. Washburn, of this city, will prove most interesting reading. It is as follows:
 Topeka, February 1887. F. c. Adams, Secretary State Historical Society, Kan sas:
 SR-I entrust this revolutionary sonve- mir to you as the trusted servant of the State Historical society.
 My grandfather, Nathan Washburn, the maker of this powder horn, was born Tn Stafford, Connecticut, June, "A, 1757, be- ing the oldest of a family of thirteen chil- dren, two of whom died very young. He enlisted in the service of the colonles in 1775, and followed the lead of Washington, after facing the British at Bunker Hill, for five years, through the battles of Long Is- land, Monmouth, Stony Point and others, besides enduring the sutferings of the ter rible winter at Valley Forge. When a boy heard him depict the wretched plight the soldiers were in during that stormy winter, and how they were cheered by the visit of Washington and his accomplished wife to their camp.
 Nathan Washburn belonged to family remarkable for it's longevity. At the time ot the death of the members of the family their ages were as follows, viz 30, S6, 98, 86, 86, 91, 83, 92, 93, 72 and 86, aggregat- ing 954 years, or an average of 864 years. They were all members of the Presbyter- ian church, and were of the John Calvin school of the most pronounced type. Ev- erythin "came to pass" according to an original decree, and was ESQ to be, as it was termed and the New England witches who navigated the air on broomsticks Gas was currently believed) were called to an account for their novel mode of visiting neighbors, as the decree was operative alike in punishing as we'll as directing in the affairs of mankind.
 My grandfather gave the horn to me, and not expecting to want it after shuf- fling off this mortal coil, even if should be favored to enter on the Indians happy hunting ground, I turn it over to the State Historical society, as memento of the struggles for American Independence By close observation you will notice, in a somewhat rude manner it must be con- fessed, representations of cannon, ship ping, dwellings, trees, a roadway, fort, a flint lock gun with bayonet, and church. He cut his name on the horn thus:
 NATHAN :: WASH F
 BURN: {: HIS: HON:
 (r left out)
 ROXBURY: OCTO a@@
 BER: THE: 3: DAY: 1775
The Press., 1887-03-10
Q7or The Press 0Hi SHOULD YOU EyEA NEED \ FRIEND.

r. lss1t ET ss7s = n " 1s- Ohl should you ever need friend, One on whose love you could depend,
 T. pray thee, turn to me. If there should eyer come an hour When all seems dark, all lost your power,
 Say come, I'll come to thee. Should direst want 0'ertake thy life, And cause you know it's bitter strife,
 Ipray thee, turn to me For what I have, would in cheer Of heart, and soul, give you, my dear
 Dear friend, for good to thee. Should all onsearth deny thee love, Then turn thy thoughts to God, above,
 Yet think of me; T,ss., For inssuch prayers as you may say, My own will join, for I breathe alway
 An earnest prayer for thee. Unknown to thee, our dear Lord hears The all beg for thee with tears,
 Such prayers for thee sssf @ kfs That did you know, you would but feel The love that lives, though unrevealed,
 Such loyeSfoF theefrom me. - - Could you but read my inmost heart, And see, and know, there all part
 Of all hold most dear, You would unc1ose the earthly band That stills y0ur voice, twitholds your hand
 From me, and lose all fear. Oh friend, fear not to gather all The good that swells from out my soul
 In earnest love for thee. List to its voice, and gather to your heart "A little of the all it would impart
 To thee, my friend, from me. tsi {.
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The Press., 1887-03-10

The young teacher of 2 public schOol at Santa Rosa, Gal, was very desiroua of giving an exhibition at tbe close of the term, and drilled the scholars in deelama- tions, recitations, etc. The pupils were strongly averse to the project, however, fearing the criticisms of visitors, and when the dreaded day arrived and all prepara l. tions completed, the teacher was surprised by the absence of visitors, of whom she had invited many. The reason was made apparent by the subsequent discovery that the pupils had surreptitiously pinned q card on the door after the school hour, which read 'Examination day No visitors admitted this afternoon. 2
The Press., 1887-03-10

DRUNKnvSEss, or LIouoR HIATT, can be CURED by administering DR. HAYNES GOLDEN SPEcuTo: It can be given in cup of coffee or tea without the knowledge of the person aking it, efecting speedy and. permanent cure, whether the patient is Q moderate drink CT or an alcoholic wreck, Thnnsands of drunkards have been made temperate men who Thhvs taken the Golden Specific In theIr coffee without their know edge, and teddy believe they quit drinking of theip own free win. No harmful effects results from itr administration. Cnres guaranteed. Send for circn- lar and full particulars Address in confidence 0ot- EE BPEcIFIo Co, 1es Race St.. Cincinnati ohlo. '.
The Press., 1887-03-10

"Give ElyIs Cream Balm trial. This tarrh, hay fever, cold. in the head, &c., can be obtained of any reputable druggist and may bo relied upon as 8 safe and pleasant remedy for the above complaints and will give immediate relief It is not liquid, snuff or powder, has no offensive odor, and can be used at any, time with good results, as thousands can testify, among them some of the attaches of this office. ."-SpSrit of the Tunes, May 29. 1886. ss S &@@
The Press., 1887-03-10

-The agitation for creamery in Stafford does not yet outgrow the "taik degreeS. but the volume of talk is swelling. As a sample of encouragement given, business man of the borough, who is also consid- erable farmer, but has never kept but the one COW needed to furnish milk for his family, offers to invest in stock and to con tribute the milk of ten COWS. i'+s3
The Press., 1887-03-10

The grange of Patrons of. Husbandry is very different institution from the Sovereigns of Industry, local institution of by-gone days The object of that was to give it's members by combination ad- vantages over non affiliated neighbors in the purchase of household supplies. The grange is an institution for the fostering of agriculture and to promote sociability among farmers. It is an institution for farmers, to be controlled by farmers, and is devoted to their interests solely, but there are few who will deny that the farm ing interests of communities are deserving of fostering. The last ten years has wit messed new and well deserved forms of rec ognition of the importance of agriculture in Connecticut by legislature, and by the press as representatives of public senti- meht. Our state agricultural experiment station, the Storrs farm school the agri- cultural features of the Sheffield school i; the capital being invested in ereameries ]; the attention being given to thoroughbred farm animals, as swine, work and dairy cattle, sheep, etc, the interest given to farm discussions at the meetings of the state board of agriculture, the annual pnb- lications of which rank among the most valuable farm literature of the period, all
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--Report says that Principal Cove oi Monaon academy is going to resign that place, and that an effort is to be made in that event to sesure the return of Prof.
 Cummings, now principal of Howard Uni versity at Washington. Friends of the academy all over the country will hope that the effort may be successful. Under Prof. Cummings the school took big start towards prosperity, and gained in rank umong educational institutions. It is to be hoped that the new building and fine prospects now opening for new era of success may be an inducement to Prof. Cummings to return to the institution in whose welfare he is known to feel a warm interest fr tts .l
The Press., 1887-03-10
IssueiEVsFy ThulSiay ETsnllG.
L0CAL ToPIcs pEnpD IND sClssoRED,

--L K Lord once while riding on e Dakotah railroad, got into conversation with his seat mate, who incidently men. toned that he was from Somers, Conn. off you are from Somers" said Koss fwho had learned something of that town locally while at work on The Press1 'syour name is either Pease or Kibbe" sThunder l'' said the startled man, who had no idea as to whAt locality his companion was from, = ssIts Pease I" frN M sttef
The Press., 1887-03-10

Clergymen, lawyers, public speakers, sing CTS, and actors, all recognize the virtues of Ayers Cherry Pictorial. One of our most eminent public men says It is the best remedy that can be procured for all affec- tions of the vocal organs, throat and lungs. ? z
The Press., 1887-03-10
Prepared for The Press.) : THINGS WORTH KNOWING.

AG ObVAOuEsA si s4At 1t tttslf 13,f7sfstlt s
 ssT ,tssl55s , ss Alas, alas .,rs And He that might the vantage best have took Found out the remedy. How would you be, If he, which is the top of judgement, should But judge you as you are ? Oh, think on that ; And mercy then will breathe within your lips, Like man new made.
 aMsasayS for Msass~sTT, ?, 72. Thankfulness EifssF aIg Gods goodness hath been great to thee; Let never day nor night nnhailowed pass, But still remember what the Lord hath done. ssi Second part Of KSssg Henry VI. fPlumper. In the .sIIadies5 Dictionary 1894, is the following "A plumper is a fine, thin, light ball, which old ladies that have lost their side teeth hold in their mouths to plump out their cheeks, which else would hang like 1eathern bags. Elizabeth This word has but five sYllables, but is commonly pronounced as 1 if there were six It is properly Eliza. be-than not E- liza be thi-an.
 The book of Revelation is correct moi Revelations as some say it.
 Hawker Codger.-On verb to .'hawk, and the substantive t.s:hawker" may have Reference to one who carried around h0aOlet EOE saAe. 44Qr6OVeF bn0 {WQO00nl 1ram6 ID which he kept his birds he cslled 'scadge' whence we have the old English (and the present Scotehl s'cadger, which in Eng fish becomes very queer "codger r Rigmarole-A long unintelligible story The word is certainly a corruption oi rUgrsdat-roH, once a very common expres sion for a long list of names, hence a long unconnected story.
 Delaware took its name from Lord Dc Ia Warr, who colonized itsin 1910 and died in what is now Delaware Bay.
 Delegate. "A F'delegate'' in the congress of the United States is the representative of a "territory,' ,'' which is district not yet made into 'fstate." He has the right o debating but cannot vote.
 Presses. woman's sstresses" are com posed of Nree locks or portions of hel hair braided together. Whensthey are SC braided they form g 'stFess. "5@ The word is derived from a Greek word implying threefold. 1 Too much care cannot be taken in selecting meat for the table, Sperry & Barnes goods frst-clas in every particular because they Slaughter the hogs and none but the heathiest are used or cut for th market. s.-.,..,.s.,.+ Al
The Press., 1887-03-10

How FELT.-Why, two years ago was just about crazy, and no wonder that my wife and children were afraid of me. You just want to suffer with neuralgia with no relief as I did until I used Sulphur Bitters. They cured me, and now my wife says am at meek as a lamb.-Robert Davis, American House, Boston
The Press., 1887-03-10

-The old homestead house, in Willing ton, in which Bnrnham Lillbridge lives. Is 119 years old, and some of the original |clapboards bearing traces Of The first and only coat of paint ever put upon them, may yet be seen at the east end of the building. It contains timber enough for small viii lage of modern houses. d,
The Press., 1887-03-10

The philosopher who sends his i'm pressions and observations to the Hartford Post, from Rockville, made up his last weeks batch in part as follows Rumor has it that the Holland stage line has se- cured control of the Rockville branch, Broder's express, New York and New England and Consolidated roads. The ru- nor lacks confirmation Secretary Ster- " is yankin' pickerel out of Square pond, and declines to be interviewed. .. Snow sheds will be built on Chapman hill and time can be made in "all weaihers. ".... This deal eff consummated) will settle the question of shifting the county seat or ''splittin the kaountry." President Wright denies any knowledge of the matter; ''don't think it would pay" and says any prudent man after riding over the route and seeing the "cuts" required to do Paulk hill and make connection with the superior court would 'tstop agin" before investing capital in the scheme. He admits the possibility of heating the coaches with ex- haust from the motive power. Landlord Harvey of the Rockville House was ex- plaining the working of an Edison fire ex- tinguisher in the hotel office a day or two since, when he accidentally 'tset the ma chine off," The soda water started across the room and the stream struck a Boston drummer on the left ear The port bow of the drummer's collar was dampened some, but no damage was done to walls or paintings. There is now an opening for another society in Rockville, as the letter Q is not engaged. The genial agent of the Bay State Beneficiary Association was guest at the Rockville House the night of the fire across the street. Thinking the hotel was burning he came down in full dress, bag and umbrella in hand, and call. ed for his bill As the hour was a. m. i, the boys all took cigars on the balance due him for half nights lodging.
The Press., 1887-03-10

Shakespeare makes one of his characters say s' ''Tis not in mortals to command success, but well do more, we will deserve it.n St. Jacobs Oil has commanded success, and the voice of the people is that it deserves it, and that it is the greatest pain cure on earth.
The Press., 1887-03-10

Cough preparations are used in every house hold, and hence the necessity for pure and safe remedy. Red Star Cough Cure, the new medical discovery, contains neither morphia nor opium, and chemists, physicians and Health Boards endorse it.. 25 cents.
The Press., 1887-03-10

To THE READERS OF THIS PAPER.--We know of nothing more effective for the cure of rough chapped or chafed skin than Pearls White Glycerine; it im- mediately relieves the soreness and its healing qna ties certainly wonderful eBEng the skin soft and pliable. It can be used at any times
The Press., 1887-03-10

Ellis opened the strAwbury season on Friday last. having nice looking fruit on sale. Jutt think of strawbury season lasting fonr monthsi iir 5ls Es... ,l,t a .ia
The Press., 1887-03-10

Mics Mary k. Smith of Hydeville, is
 tho first thin year to send Co The Press a i specimen of her success in e0axing ont 1 the coy arbutus flowers. 10 has the gen. uine delicious odor.
The Press., 1887-03-10

-"Big Steve, " well known in this vi cinity as the former driver of Kibbe Bros confectionery team, is now residing ii Willimantlc. His corpnlency is undlmin poison resulting from incessant smoking
The Press., 1887-03-10

Corey B. Weld, W. w. Winch, Will
 liam Webster, Lewis Perry, Andrew l Young, Frank Young, and Frank Kempton of Union are nll working in the Brookfeld shoe shop.
The Press., 1887-03-10
StaRerd TeIephone DiFeetory,

Stafford Central Office in Stafford National Bank Building, Stafford Springs, Miss FANNY SPARROW, manager. 57j. DrL.B Richards, residence. Jas McLaughn residence K. A. Buck 6 Co.'S store. {. The Press office Dr. J. s. Clark, office Dr.C.B Newton residence Julius Converse, residence N. l.. N. R. R. depot ". H. Cooley, residence RaWitser Bros' residence Cushman's Livery Stable. :" {" office E. 0. Dennis office. Smith & Cooley's office R. $. Hicks. residence. ts GlYn Mill c. J. Holmes, office. DF. P. L. Smith, residence Mineral Springs Co. office. Stafford National Bank W.U. Telegraph Go. office Warren Woolen Co.,, oface C.F. Harwood, residence Fanny Sparrow, residence B. & O. Telegraph Office
 STAFFORD HOLLOW. R. s. Beebe's store (pay stationl.
 HYDEVILLE. Chas. Holt's office. lPhoenix Woolen Col l sTAFFoRnVILLE. ss. A. s. Eaton's store [pay stationl. S. B, Amadon's office,
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 Conn. Farmer: A pretty good tobacco story is told on two New York tobacco buyers, who were inspecting the crop of 3 we'll known East Hartford grower. The grower has son-in-law who understands the German language. The two buyers being ignorant of this, discussed the value and quality of the crop in German, ar q decided to give so mnch for it if they could not buy it at less price. Of course this was quietly communicated to the grower, and he had only to stick for the highest price to get it. If all could be equally benefited it would pay our Yankee raisers to hire teacher and study Ger man. Some of them are anxious to begin at once.
 FREE TRADE.-The reduction of internal revenue and the taking of of revenue stamps from Proprietary Medicines, no doubt has largely benefited the consumers, as well as relieving the burden of home manufacturers. Especially is this the case with Greens August Tower and Boschee's German Syrup, as the reduction of thirty-six cents per dozen, has been added to increase the size of the bottles containing these remedies, thereby giving one fifth more medicine in the 75 cent size. The August Flower for Dyspepsia and Liver Complaint, and the German Syrup for Cough and Lung Troubles, have, perhaps, the largest sale of any medicines in the world. The ad- vantage of increased size of the bottles will be greatly appreciated by the sick and affiict- ed, in every town and village in civilized countries. Sample bottle for 10 cents remain the same size.
The Press., 1887-03-10

Burlington Free Press cruel dialogue at the toboggan slide. She-"Oh, Pm afraid my ears are frozen! Won't you take some snow and thaw them out ?" He-"Pm afraid they couldn't spare the anow.'
The Press., 1887-03-10

--Dr. H. w. Jackson, who removed from Holland 10 Chelsea, Mass, some years ago, and who had a considerable reputa. tion in this vicinity as a maker of severa popular family medicines, is now haviue considerable success with worm powder which is literally recommended by thu press of Lynn; for what it has done
The Press., 1887-03-10

R. s. B. Hatch of Lebanon springs, N Y, "a sa years old. He sayH: HufEercd from Liver Com Raint for thirty years and coud pot obtain relief was persuaded to try Dr. David Kenpedya Favprite Remedy, and t has cured me. digest ny food without difficulty and enjoy rafreahinR rest Drug. gists t, Send a-cent stamp to pr. Kennedy Rond- out N,.Y., for his book Kidney, Liver and Blood disordels. Mention this paper 1Sfsw
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 The following from the Rockville Journal will interest friends in Stafford Rev. C. A. Graepp united Christian T, Mann apd Emma Hines <n wedlock or Wednesday (2d). Frank Hines of Hart ford acted as best man and Pauline Mann as bridesmaid. An excellent spread was served at Turne Hall, which was followed by dance A number of out of town friends and relatives were present. The wedding gifts were many and valuable.
 NY. Tribune: A prominent Oonnecti- cut man is alvin P. Hyde, an attorney oi Hartford, who was for 6 number of years the law partner of Governor Hubbard, and IS now the senior partner of the law firm which succeeded to Governor Hubbard s practice, which was the largest in the state. Mr. Hyde is stoutly built man, with an inclination to be faeetious fin his conversa. ton. He has Q full gray beard. "A marked feature of his face is heavy scar across his nose as if it had sometime been cut with a cleaver. Mr. Hyde was the son of fairly prosperous Connecticut farmer who sent him to New Haven for bis education. The lad had no sooner en- tered upon his college course than his father died and his estate was found to be so involved that there was no provision for young dyde to remain at college. He went among bis acquaintances and bor- rowed money from them to complete his education and gave his notes for the amounts, which were rarely over $50 or $lOO After he became of age he went around to his creditors and sald to them that his notes given as minor were val. ueless and he wonld like to renew then, now that he was of legal age and give binding notes in their place. He paid ey. cry dollar of his Indebtedness. Mr. Hyde IS an intense democrat, but swears by Presi- dent Cleveland as the best and only presi. dent the country ever saw.
The Press., 1887-03-10

E N. CRANE, Manufacturer of and
 I odealer in Harnesses, RObesS Bells, Fancy Lap Robes, Whips, Trunks, Fancy Mats, etc. .E.
The Press., 1887-03-10

attest to the thOrOughness of this gecogni- tion. e <sf
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asz. ORGANS. lss7

New and desirable styles of the celebrated ESTEY and SMITH AMERICAN ORGANS may bs found at my store, N0s SOuth.sts 1sO,0O0 of the Es- tey and 19O,OOO of the Smith American now in use. They have no superiors Sold at reasonable prices and on easy terms. Secondhand Organs to rent
 Always on hand the best strings for musical nstru ments.e Eg. Bs TAYLOR
 Stafford Springs, Jan. 2Oth, 1887.
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RUs,NEss DIRECTORY.

MISS IDELLA M. NICHOLS, MI Teacher of Piano and Organs Latest and best
 methods. First-class referenees Residence corner of Highest. and Fisk-aye. lSaug6m
The Press., 1887-03-10

IT s. CLARK, M. D., Rooms in J NaasA Bank @lOcks
The Press., 1887-03-10

Toomuch care cannot be taken in selecting meats for the table. Sperry Barnes goods hrst-class in every particular because they slaughter the hogs, and none but the heathest are used or cut for the market. -.